I have definitely noticed port problems slowing down downloads. However, it doesn't hurt to try with the default config and see what happens. Dave, if the download doesn't work for you, this page talks about setting up port forwarding on a router. Even if you don't have the same make, it may be a good lead. http://www.techmixer.com/increase-torrent-download-speed-using-port-forwarding-router-part/ On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM, macker <macker@gmail.com> wrote: > Assuming you use Linux like everyone I know, you can download vuza/azureus. > > Any port forwarding issues will not effect your download only > seeding/upload. upnp is enabled by default on my most routers so you should > have any issues. > > On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com > >wrote: > > > Assuming you use Windows: > > > > http://www.utorrent.com/ > > > > If you use a router you may need to set up port forwarding so uTorrent > can > > clearly see the other computers it's trying to talk to. > > > > On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 10:53 AM, David Sanford <chemguy409@hotmail.com > > >wrote: > > > > > > > > Hey Erik, i have a really dumb question. I downloaded the bittorrent > file > > > on Paul's talk, but can't seem to run it. Any suggestions? > > > > > > dave > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. > > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ > > > _______________________________________________ > > > GSAS-Member mailing list > > > GSAS-Member@thekrib.com > > > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > GSAS-Member mailing list > > GSAS-Member@thekrib.com > > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member > > > _______________________________________________ > GSAS-Member mailing list > GSAS-Member@thekrib.com > http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member > _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member